The C-130J can move HIMARS into forward locations and support rapid deployment in austere conditions. Lockheed Martin said this combination is changing how Australia approaches deep fires and battlefield mobility. Australia first procured 12 C-130J aircraft in 1995 and has operated the type since 1999. Under the 2026 National Defence Strategy, Australia will replace those aircraft and expand the fleet to 20 platforms. New Zealand ordered five C-…
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